Thread: Are you "Successful"?

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One body still missing after two anglers drown on Santee - South Carolina Sportsman

After reading all these replies I agree with all of you. We all measure success in different ways. I'm in business for myself and everyday I go out and when I get back if I made enough to take care of my obligations then I've was successful that day. Some advice for the gentleman with the pontoon boat I would recommend a 80lb thrust motor to start but still that's a lot of boat to try to manage in the wind, Ive had one.

Yep, I know. 80# is more better!

Totally agree pontoons are spacious and roomy but I was unsuccessful finding it a good fishing vessel

A successful day for me starts when I get on the boat. A bad day fishing is better than a good day working.

Success to me is beating out a mess ( whether or not you keep em ) when the fishing is tough. If I can overcome high water, poor weather, and tight lipped fish, which I usually can, then I believe I'm successful. Anyone can catch em on the beds or when they just wanna eat. I like to think that's what separates the good from the lucky.

Yep, I agree with all. At 75 years old, I have gotten used to no fish days, lost the big one, darn near froze to death, getting beat by 3/4 inch hail, having to get back to the dock on a trolling motor with a low battery, flat tires on the trailer, got the runs while on the water, and most anything else that can go wrong, and will, go wrong. The only thing that can ruin my day is skiers, jet skiers and boaters that have no manners, but - - - - I've figured out how to turn that into a bit of entertainment, just put on a heavy spoon (with the hooks removed) and cast towards the b****rds. They will usually back off real quick.

Every day on the water is a gift from God; just remember that and you will never have a bad trip.

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